Physical Therapist - Primary Care Clinician (Home Health)
Company: Sutter Care at Home
Location: Alameda
Posted on: April 30, 2021
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Job Description:
Description: Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Primary Care
Clinician (PCC) is an experienced physical therapist who is
responsible for the overall case management of home health patients
including the provision of direct care with a designated visit
productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs
all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in
accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the
optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for
coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the
established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management
of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency
wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to
clinical staff related to specific expertise as requested by
Clinical Manager.
The Primary Care Clinician reports directly to the Clinical
Manager as do the other members of the interdisciplinary
team. The Primary Care Clinician may give functional guidance
to Team RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs and HHAs. EducationGraduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
Masters in Physical Therapy or DPT preferred. LicensureCurrent
California PT license; valid California driver’s license; current
auto insurance; current BCLS/CPR certification. ExperienceOne year
of professional experience in an acute or similar outpatient
setting required. One year of experience in a home health and/or
hospice position preferred. Direct patient care experience within
the past five years required.KnowledgeThorough understanding of
home care and/or hospice services, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions
of Participation, JCAHO home health and/or hospice accreditation
requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control; good
understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other
payors; good working understanding of budget and other financial
reports. Clinical competency that meets and exceeds testing levels
on a regular basis.Special Skills/Equipment\:Self-starter with a
high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and
creativity. Ability to form harmonious working relationships with
internal and external customers. Demonstrated leadership and
negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient
care in a cost effective manner. Excellent collaborative and
problem solving skills with customers and management. Ability to
exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing
patient care. Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and
environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of
treatment. Excellent organizational skills. With appropriate
training, demonstrates an ability to competently work with the
computerized documentation tools and systems of the organization.
Access to a reliable automobile. Must be able to meet company
productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among
others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts;
effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically
to both effectively plan and organize department operations
consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating
objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise
or identify when to consult supervisor. Must be able to deal with
challenging work environment with time demands and occasional
conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image
and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional
development and/or license requirements. Is responsible for
maintaining all required licensure and certifications. At
orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter
Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty,
as appropriate.
Primary Location: California-East Bay-Alameda
Organization: Sutter Care at Home
Employee Status: Regular
Posting Type: All Applications Accepted
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: No
Job shift: Day
Shift Hours- 8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled: Monday-Friday
Weekend Requirements: Rotating
Shift Start Time: 8am
Shift End Time: 5pm
Schedule: Full Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period: 80
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status,
sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex,
gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin
(including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals
who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age,
medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or
protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or
perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical
condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made
unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screening.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be
considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal,
state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Keywords: Sutter Care at Home, Alameda , Physical Therapist - Primary Care Clinician (Home Health), Other , Alameda, California
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